Millcreek Assisted Living hosting pancake breakfast
MARQUETTE — One local retirement home is doing their parting in helping to find a cure for a disease that affects millions around the world….
Alzheimer’s Association
Care facility holds annual Pig Roast fundraiser
MARQUETTE–Brookridge Heights Assisted Living and Memory Care hosted their annual Pig Roast this afternoon, as a fundraiser to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association. Dozens came out…
Conference to support Alzheimer’s patients and caregivers
MARQUETTE– Over 5 million people are affected by Alzheimer’s disease in American and taking care of people with dementia can have many challenges. One on–going…
NMU student advocates for Alzheimer’s
MARQUETTE — Earlier this week ABC Ten’s Sarah Mac experienced a Virtual Dementia Tour, where she was able to experience a simulation of what it’s…
Dementia demonstration sheds light on aging
MARQUETTE — In the UP alone, there are over 9000 people with dementia or Alzheimer’s. Many of us have loved ones affected by these diseases,…
Marquette Royales skate to help end Alzheimer’s disease
MARQUETTE — Two Marquette groups are teaming up with the goal of raising awareness and funds to help in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. The…
U.S. House passes Benishek Alzheimer’s research measure
The House of Representatives has unanimously passed a measure from Congressman Dan Benishek to increase funding for research into Alzheimer’s disease. Benishek’s measure was an…
Early signs of Alzheimer’s Disease
November is National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. It is an attempt to spread information about America’s sixth–leading cause of death. Thanksgiving is often the first time…
Walk to End Alzheimer’s kickoff
The Upper Peninsula Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association held a kickoff event Wednesday night to get a jump start fundraising for their annual Walk to…
Live Wise helps people with Alzheimer’s
The Alzheimer’s Association and the YMCA of Marquette County have teamed up to create a one-of-a-kind program to help those who are coping with the…